her eyes filled with tears. “Yes, of course, yes! But you’re not mad?”
“Are you kidding me?” He kissed her. “If you’re pregnant, you’ll not only be the adoptive mother to my son, who I see every day how much you live for, but you’ll now be the biological mother to my next baby. I’m ecstatic. I just pray it’s why you’re feeling this way and it’s nothing else.” They took a quick passionate shower together before the baby could wake then lay down in bed again since the baby hadn’t woken before she passed out again. Orlando took advantage of her passing out to go out and buy a home pregnancy test. He called his mom on his way and asked her to pray it’s why Dani wasn’t feeling well at all.
When he got back, Dani was already in the kitchen with the baby. “I was about to text you to see where you were.”
He pulled the pregnancy test out of the bag in his hand. “Figured we needed some confirmation.” He kissed her on the forehead. “Can’t believe you’d think for a minute I might be mad.”
“Well, Oreo isn’t even one yet.”
“I don’t give a shit. Babies come when they come, and I plan on being with you forever, so what does it matter?” She smiled, her eyes welling up as he handed it to her. “Go take it. I’ll finish up here.”
She walked out of the kitchen, test in hand as Orlando took over breakfast with Oreo. Less than ten minutes later, she was back in the kitchen, looking completely broken up, and his heart spiked. “What?” he asked as he pulled the baby out of his highchair, feeling his insides knot up.
“Oreo’s gonna be a big brother.”
Pulling her to him, he hugged her hard, kissing her head. “This is so much better than what I’d begun to think this morning when I almost called 911, baby. You got this. We got this. Thank you.”
She looked up at him. “Thank you?”
“Thank you for making me the happiest man in the world.” He smiled, kissing her lips again. “The perfect girl, the love of my life, and The Baby Whisperer is having my baby. What the hell else could I’ve asked for. My life is complete.”
She stared up at him in disbelief. “My life is complete, too.” She sniveled. “I love you so much.”
“I love you more.”
The End
Note to my Wonderful Readers
Just to give you a little something about what you can expect from my upcoming books. I’m currently working on two.
First, I'll be working on Moreno's, the epic love story of the Moreno parents and their journey from Mexico to the US to realize their dream of opening their own restaurant. Bit of a tearjerker, so be prepared.
The other story is Not Even Close, Byron's story and first in my new yet-to-be named series. It will feature crossovers from second generation characters from 5th Street and Moreno Brothers, maybe even Fate, but I'll wait and see what comes to me. I'm halfway through and it's been SO much fun. Byron will be FAR more intense than he's been portrayed so far, since it will take place years later, after some tragedy in his life.
I'll start hinting at possible release date for these two when I get closer to finishing them! Thanks again for your continued support and patience!
If you haven’t already downloaded my two new free releases, grab the links here:
Blindside (Fifth Street)
Tall, Dark & Obnoxious (Moreno Brothers)
Acknowledgments
As always, I'd like to thank all my loyal WONDERFUL readers for all your patience. I know this one was a long time coming, and yet you’ve stuck with me all these years! Hopefully, I’ll get my next one out a LOT sooner. I can’t wait to tell you all about it very soon. But, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your continued love and support. As long as you keep reading, reviewing, and enjoying, I'll continue writing!
Thank you, Mark, my “assistant,” my everything, my inspiration for so many of the funnies in my story. Especially this one. LOL We've had a tough last couple of years, but thanks to you, I've managed to stay positive. You're my rock and I love you with all my heart and soul!
I lost a few beta readers this year because life happens. But I’d like to thank my longtime STILL WITH ME beta readers: Stace Nicholson, Emily Lamphear, Breanne Nelson, Theresa Wegand, and Teresa Mangrum. Your input is always appreciated and SO helpful.
Thank you to Theresa (Eagle Eyes) Wegand, my one-stop superhero, beta reader/editor/formatter, listener to all my whiny rants/vents and obsessive worrying. As always, your work is impeccable, and I can’t say enough about it. Thank you for sticking with me, too, even with everything that’s changed. Here’s to many more years of doing this together!
Thank you to Amanda Simpson of Pixel Mischief Design for my cover art. As always, you’re amazing! The cover had all my readers’ ovaries exploding. LOL Can’t wait to reveal the cover for Moreno’s. No surprise you did a fantastic job with it.
Shout out to my street team “Reyes Royals” and to my admins, Leslie Cary, Jenn DaSilva, Delashawne Acevedo, and Sarah Mannering. I look forward to meeting you all in person again very soon! Thank you for all your work and continuing to be part of the team. I COULD NOT do it without you, ladies! MUCH LOVE!
Lastly, como siempre, gracias a mi “par de consentidas DRAMATICAS” for making me laugh so much and ALL your love! This year has been a tough one all around and your support when I needed most is much appreciated!
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Reyes was born and raised in southern California where she lives with her husband, Mark and their two adult children, Mark & Megan, her Great Dane named Zorro, and one big fat cat named Tyson.
She spends most her time in front of her computer, writing and keeping up with all the social media, and loves it. She says that there is nothing better than doing what you absolutely love for a living, and she eats, sleeps, and breathes these stories, which are constantly begging to be written.
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